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1966 Map of Burnt Timber Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Burnt Timber Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Bitter Creek flows through this dissected plateau of eastern Uintah County, where the U.S. Geological Survey documented a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep canyons in the mid-1960s. The topography is shaped by prominent features like Mc Cook Ridge and Boulevard Ridge, which separate drainage systems such as Burnt Timber Canyon and Indian Spring Canyon. Evidence of land use is sparse, but the presence of a Landing Strip near Boulevard Canyon and the Atcee Road along the eastern edge suggests localized aviation and access within this high-elevation terrain.

Water sources are vital markers on this sheet, with Indian Spring and Flat Rock Spring noted amidst the dry washes. Local nomenclature provides a glimpse into the area's character, including curiously named spots like Dynamite Point and Smith Point overlooking the creek. This survey, updated with 1980s data, records a network of primitive routes and jeep trails that navigate the steep breaks between the high flats of Big Park and the low canyon floors.